Two Times the Charm by Mr. Wilson

Chapter 71

After handling his work, Emmett found out Clara and Aiden were nowhere to be found.

He scoured the kitchen, living room, and dining room but still, no sign of them.

Just as he was about to hit up Clara on her cell, it dawned on him that it was midday and they could be snoozing. So, he headed towards Clara’s room.

He gingerly pushed open the door to find Clara and Aiden fast asleep.

A small smile crept onto Emmett’s face. He didn’t expect Clara to hit it off with Aiden so quickly.

He had thought that if he ever tied the knot, Aiden would be against it since they were both cut from the same cloth – not the easiest people to get along

with

Sneaking out of the room, he was just about to step out when Sophia called.

“Emmett, it’s nap time for Aiden!”

Clara’s already put him to

you know. Aiden’s just a kid. If something’s up, he might not

sweat it. Aiden and Clara seem to get along better than he does with me.” Emmett shot a glance at Clara’s door, “You can stop worrying. Once Alden wakes up, I’ll set up a video call for

might just be putting up a front. Not saying she’s bad or anything, but I don’t want my grandson

everything. Aiden’s doing great here. Sure Clara’s his stepmom,

feel better hearing you

a sound sleep.

as a bug in her arms, it was their first mother–son sleepover, their first intimate

just–awake Clara didn’t want to

until Emmett knocked on the door, saying Aiden had a horse riding lesson, that

Melendez,

seem to be getting along well.” Emmett raised an eyebrow, “Aiden seems to be quite taken with

it’s fate?” Clara gave an

between

you seem… well cut out to be Aiden’s mother.”

or not,

making you